Diabetes Managment

Chronic Disease

Diabetic Clinic

Diabetes is a chronic condition where insulin, a hormone which converts glucose (sugar) from food into energy is no longer produced or is not produced in sufficient amounts by the body. An estimated 275 Australians are diagnosed with diabetes every day. It is Australia’s fastest growing chronic disease, and is the sixth leading cause of death.

Duff Street Medical Clinic is committed to the early prevention and detection of diabetes (up to 60% of cases of Type 2 diabetes can be prevented), as well as assisting our diabetic patients to stay informed and manage their condition.

There are a range of services that we offer to diabetic patients:

Diabetes General Practitioner Management Plan (GPMP) – this care plan allows you to have up to 5 bulk billed visits to a range of allied health professionals, including: diabetic educator, podiatrist, dietician and physiotherapist. This care plan is reviewed annually.

Diabetic Cycle of Care – this is an ongoing treatment program run in partnership with your regular GP and one of our experience practice nurses. Throughout this course of treatment your practice nurse will:

Assess your diabetes control by measuring your HbA1c levels

Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out

Measure weight and height and calculate your BMI

Ensure that a comprehensive foot examination is carried out

Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol

Test for microalbuminuria (albumin in the urine which can be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and kidney disease)

If you are not diabetic but are concerned about being at risk, pop into the clinic and fill out The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool or speak to your GP. This is an especially good idea if you are over 40 years of age.

Skin Check Doctor

We are happy to announce that our lovely Dr Peter Louis will now be performing mole/skin checks!
Its very important to get any unusual moles checked, especially during this hot summer season.
$100 out of pocket for HCC holders ($72.80 reimbursed from Medicare)
$120 for private billing ($72.80 reimbursed from Medicare.
The fee includes initial check- follow up, biopsy if needed, any removal if needed.